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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1943

Page

6

Richmond Baptist Annual Meeting and Community Notices

The Richmond Baptist Church held its annual meeting with officer elections for the coming year including Mayford Morris Fred Naylor Carl Curtis clerk Amy Hovey and others. A roll call supper followed at the Methodist parish house with contributions from Dr and Mrs Alexander Cairns and a social hour after. The Kennebec river ice went out on March 3. Community items include Grange and Rebekah lodge gatherings and several fire, hospital, and visiting notes concerning local residents and guests.

The Baptist Church Mayford Morris Fred Naylor Carl Curtis Amy Hovey Fr Naylor Solon Purinton Horace Purinton Mildred Morris Thelma MacKillop James MacKillop S. Stanley Card Llewelyn Alexander Beulah Naylor Jean Morris Marion Dickey Alice Hovey Stanley Griffin Edward Cameron Glenn White Volz Kennebec Enterprise Juvenile Grange Ann Mealey Noble Buelah Rebekah Lodge Lillian Haynes Nettie Leavitt Margaret Peabody Ruth Howe Alberta Haynes Ethel Pinkham Beatrice Pinkham Pauline Cronk Frances White Clara Foster Queen Esther Lodge of Bath Caroline Thompson Rebekah Joseph Wilson Earl Mains Samuel Dorrance Kansas City John Dixon Hallowell Barbara Bond Kents Hill Jackson Quinnam Boston Lieut Quinnam Texas Jackie Chapman Portland Cora Smith Edward Pinkham, Jr Maine General Hospital Percy Little Margaret Manwaring Clyde Smith

Wilbur E Collins Funeral in Richmond

Funeral services for Wilbur E Collins of Brockton Massachusetts were held at Roberts Funeral Home in Richmond with Rev George Volz officiating. Born in Bowdoinham he was 69, son of Allen G and Mattie Dinsmore Collins. He died March 31 in Brockton Hospital and is survived by his wife Susie Ford Collins and siblings Fairfield Collins Emma Parkman and Grace Ellis among others. Interment will follow at Richmond Cemetery.

Wilbur E. Collins Brockton Mass Roberts Richmond George Volz Collins Bowdoinham Allen G Mattie Dinsmore Collins Vicinity Susie Ford Collins Fairfield Collins Cumberland Mills Emma Parkman St. Albans Evergreen Cemetery Richmond Cemetery Laura Collins Gardiner Grace Ellis Auburn

Aurora lights Bay Point then snow and fire scare

Residents report a brilliant white aurora over Bay Point Sunday night followed by snowfall and a brief fire scare at the upper end of Bay Point. Fire crews quickly doused the blaze as wind carried smoke seaward. Red Cross drive on Bay Point again successful with local visits and cottage gatherings noted.

Bay Point Red Cross Merline Thompson Charlotte Cahill Walter Norton Edna Arsenault Bath H. A. Spinney S. Clayton Rayner Easy Aces Leo Purtell Walter Cunningham LeRoy Moore Clayton Rayner S. C. Rayner George Yates Littleton Belle Heald Georgetown Mildred Perow Joseph U.S. Navy Alfred Arlene Lynch

Funeral services for Frank E Pushard at Richmond home

Funeral services for Frank E Pushard of Richmond were held at the home of Hollis Easler on Mt Pleasant Saturday afternoon. Rev George Volz pastor of the Methodist church officiating. The bearers were Hollis Easler Fred Lewis Herbert Bartlett and Carroll Clark. Interment was made in the family lot in the West Dresden cemetery.

Frank E. Pushard Richmond Hollis Easler Mt. Pleasant George Volz Methodist Church Fred Lewis Herbert Bartlett Carroll Clark West Dresden

Pythian Sisters Host Sewing Session at Lowell Temple

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met at K P hall for a sewing session followed by a public supper serving defense workers service men and locals. The evening included a meeting chaired by Mrs Edith Muller with a report on Ways and Means a membership drive update a Red Cross contribution and a memorial drape for two deceased sisters Ida M J Weaver and Iuzetta Small Past Supreme Chief and Past Grand Chief Sister noted in attendance readings were given by Mrs Marion Darrah and Mrs Lois Knight.

Lowell Temple Pythian K. P. Hall Edith Muller William Potter Ways and Means Red Cross Ida M. J. Weaver Iuzetta Small Emily Williams Marion Darrah Lois Knight

Funeral services held for Mrs Minnie F Olm

Private services for Mrs Minnie F Olm wife of Paul M Olm were conducted at her 1011 High Street residence at 3 30 pm with Rev Robert T Sweetser of St Nichols Auburn officiating. Bearers included Harry Day George B Connard Harmon Eliason Edwin Lowell Dwight Pierce and Frank Given. She was buried in Oak Grove cemetery family lot.

Minnie F. Olm Paul M. Olm High Street Robert T. Sweetser St. Nichols Church Auburn Harry Day George B. Connard Harmon Eliason Edwin Lowell Dwight Pierce Frank Given Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Safford Rites Held At Family Residence

Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Margaret Safford wife of Her street were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the late residence with Rev Frederick Moffatt officiating. Bearers were Melvin Pratt Roy Lutz Harold Fuller Melville Winn burial in Oak Grove cemetery family lot.

Julia Margaret Safford Herstreet Frederick Moffatt Melvin Pratt Roy Lutz Harold Fuller Melville Winn Oak Grove Cemetery

Fire Destroys Igaret Pohek House In Georgetown

Georgetown reports a blaze that engulfed the Igaret Pohek house leaving ruins. Miss Pohek, a Pennsylvania resident, had rented the property in recent years and is named in the incident.

Parker Head church and school host busy week

Parker Head notes Sunday vestry meeting after Miss Robie’s absence due to her father’s illness. Girl Scouts met for Junior Red Cross. Numerous card parties and visits followed at homes of Burnell Harrington Hoar and others with high and low scores recorded. Perfect attendance listed for many pupils amid War Stamp drive and War Flag hopes.

Robie Red Cross Lewis Lowell Frank Burnell Leston Harrington Earl Lowell Eugene Harrington George Morong Walter Cushing Allie Rollins Clayton Hoar Charles Blaisdell Joyce Edward Francis Albert Gray Sally Bill Lowell Iva Marion Allen Grace Billy Kraft Laurence Dorothy Cushing Richard Dozois Lorraine Barbara Harrington Beverly Moore Raymond Nisbet Parker Head School Smile Club Sally Lowell H. T. Wyman Phippsburg Center W. A. Lowell E. M. Wyman Phyllis Young Della Morey Popham Road Bath James Kerwin Lewiston Earl Gagnon Portland Harold Rogers Stephen Winnegance Robert P. Manson Grace Cushing Leroy Perkins Burleigh Williams Thornton Winne Sad Bert Nisbet Myrtle Lodge A.O 1.O Fred Osgood Arthur Lear J.D. Libby Bernard Wyman Sea Bees U.S Navy Ramon Hamei Alton Haley H. D. Mank John Rolins Topsham Edith Hemmer Earl Hamel H. D Mank Connie Elmer Hill Stella Packard

Dike P T A Holds Tuesday Meeting at School

The Dike Parent-Teacher Association met Tuesday afternoon in the teachers room with Mrs. Edmund Mocklar ill and Mrs. John Labbee presiding. Mrs. Joseph I Smith spoke on Social Hygiene in Parent-Teacher Work, inviting discussion. The next meeting is set for Thursday April 15 at 7 30 pm at Dike school with Supt Harland Ladd as guest.

Dike Parent-Teacher Association Dike Edmund Mocklar John Labbee Joseph I. Smith Smith John Jr Harland Ladd

Five Islands Community News Bits and Notes

The Five Islands library received two Max Brand books Calling Dr Kildare and Dr Kildare s Crisis and a Harold B Wright title God and the Grocery Man donated by Mrs Fred Elliott. Five jig-saw puzzles from Mr and Mrs Walter Savage were also gratefully noted.

Dr. Kildare Max Brand God Harold B. Wright Fred Elliott Five Islands Walter Savage Kittery Good Neighbor Club Orville Rowe Daniel W. Staffeld Massachusetts Federation of Protestant Churches WHDH Staffeld Corp Lincoln Campbell Camp Atterbury Ind Fort Bennington Georgia Herbert North Carolina Laura Harding Byron Campbell Seguinland Road Everett Steven Natalie MacMahan Beverly Rittall Vincent Strout Aviation Cadets Army Air Force Technical School Yale University New Haven Conn Strout Melburn Stevens Mr. Strout William McGrath Richard Potter Barbara Davis Clayton MacMahan Will Rogers’ Field Okalhoma City Howard MacMahan U.S. N Long Island Beach N. Y Frank MacMahan Somerville Mass Edith Marr Georgetown Center William Chase Billy South Freeport Maurice Pinkham Bath Mabel Dickey Madelyn Berry C. H. Stevens J. J. Gibson Gloria Landry Rudolph Pinkham William Stacey Walter E. Reid Seguinland New York Bay Point Robinhood Turn Bath Road Milburn Stevens Raymond Belanger Russel Harford Horace Rittall Marie Rittall Henry Moore Clifford Landry Philip Campbell, Jr Orvile Rowe Lermond Davis Marion Stevens Luke Roy Sonny Roy Harlan Harford Charles Lewis Helen Pinkham Russel Harford, Jr John MacGillivary Stinson Davis Kittery and Son Edward Davis Portsmouth N. H Elaine Stevens Sylvia Pinkham

Mr and Mrs George Kelsey Visit South Bristol Friends

Anita Kelsey daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kelsey of 3 Drayton Road spent Sunday in South Bristol visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Sprou.

George Kelsey Drayton Road Anita Bristol Robert Sprou

Camarades Musiciens Meet for Evening at Central Church

Les Camarades Musicaux gathered at Central church parish house last Wednesday for a concert passed by Mrs Hatch Mrs Watson and Mr Royal. The program featured Puccini pieces Verdi selections and Schubert and Nevin solos among others. The club mourns member Esther Murphy leaving for Great Barrington Mass and recalls president Albert LeTarte who died recently after singing La Marseillaise aboard a wartime voyage.

Les Camarades Musicaux Central Church Parish House Hatch Watson Mr. Royal Miss Melcher Spring Flowers Wheeler Mines Sturtevant Hill Rice Shaw Gordon Temple Carey Mr. Ramsey Albee I Lombardi Verdi Mr. Ramsay Nevin Heaps Lickin Clark Faith Schubert del Acqua Sharpe Rhein Wagner Mmnes Cary Sacco Johnny Sacco Mackenzie Ramsay la Marseillaise DeLisle United States of America Esther Murphy Great Barrington Mass Fred Hill

Franklin House Reopens as Rooming Establishment

New owners Mrs. Florence Kenney and John F. Kelley announced the reopening of Franklin House as a rooming establishment. Purchased by the State last fall along the Carl ton bridge approach, the plan to raze nearby houses was deferred and the structures ready for occupancy. Kelley and Kenney, formerly of Ellsworth Inn, bring 12 years of experience. about 15 rooms are available with several applications already received. Kay Somers visited Bangor to see friend Ruth Lavoie.

Franklin House Florence Kenney John F. Kelley Carlton Bridge Kelley Kenney Ellsworth Ellsworth Inn

Edith E. Smith 71 dies after illness in Gloucester area

Mrs Edith E Smith widow of Walter W Smith died Wednesday after weeks with pneumonia at 1299 Washington Street. She was 71 years 11 months 18 days born in East Gloucester daughter of W Howard and Adrianna Fickett Larrabee active at Beacon Street Methodist Church and Farm Bureau Dike PTA member. Survived by son Harmon W Smith two brothers one sister two grandchildren and relatives. Funeral Friday at two at her home with Rev Charles L Kinney officiating.

Edith E. Smith Walter W. Smith Washington Street Smith East Gloucester W. Howard Adrianna Fickett Larrabee Beacon Street Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Farm Bureau Dike P. T. A Harmon W. Smith Huse Memorial School Benjamin F Howard Larrabee Margaret S Beardsley Bath Patricia Denis Smith Bath Charles L. Kinney

Minna F. Olm Dies After Long Illness in Bath Home

Minna F. Olm wife of Paul M. Olm of 1011 High street died at her Bath home Monday after a long illness. Born January 26 1873 in New York City she lived in Bath 46 years. She was a Grace Episcopal Church communicant and active in the Women’s Auxiliary. Survived by husband two daughters Isabelle Pierce and Gladys Johnson five grandchildren Pvt Dwight W Pierce Jr US Army Air Force Mary Olm Pierce and Sandra Carol and Paul Olm Johnson. Funeral services were private from her home Wednesday at 3:30 P.M.

Minna F. Olm Paul M. Olm High Street Bath Mrs. Olm New York City Charles and Doris Flake) Ulenhaut

Mrs May L Harrington Dies In Massachusetts Nursing Home

Mrs May L Harrington widow of Selden O Harrington died Saturday at Longwood Nursing Home Chestnut Hill Massachusetts. Born June 16 1868 in Parkman Maine she lived in Parkman Guilford Bangor Lewis ton and Bath due to her husband's business. Survived by son Clyde H Harrington Somerville grandson Sergeant Clyde H Harrington Jr Camp Crowder Missouri sisters Mrs Maynard H Beal Boston Dover Foxcroft and Miss Mildred E Manter Boston Services held at Harvey Funeral Parlors Guilford Monday at 2 30 PM.

May L. Harrington Selden O. Harrington Longwood Chestnut Hill Mass Harrington Z. Gould Manter Parkman Maine Guilford Bangor Lewiston Bath

Pushard Rites Planned for Perkins Resident

Frank E Pushard died suddenly at his Perkins home last Wednesday night. He was born June 7 1879 in Wiscasset, son of David and Julia Pushard. He lived in Perkins 21 years after moving from Ipsboro. Survived by daughter Mildred of Perkins. sons Lawrence and Roland of Augusta. sisters Mrs Cora Dawes Lewiston and Mrs Alice Norton Farmington. 11 grandchildren and one nephew.

Frank E. Pushard Perkins Wiscasset David Julia Olds Pushard Iceboro Mildred Pushard Lawrence Roland Augusta Cora Dawes Lewiston Alice Norton Farmington

Mrs Anna Percy Passes After Sudden Illness in Parker Head

Mrs Anna Percy, about 75, of Parker Head, died at Bath Memorial Hospital Sunday night after a sudden home attack. She was unconscious on arrival at the hospital and did not recover. She is survived by a son Arthur Percy of Somersworth, N H, who was expected to arrive today.

Anna Percy Parker Head Bath Memorial Hospital Percy Arthur Percy Somersworth N. H

Portland Commuters Mourn Passing of Two Bedford Residents

Mrs. Carl B. Swanton and Mrs. Roy Francis of Bedford Street died Friday in Portland. The losses were announced by family members and local officials, with services pending.

Carl B. Swanton Roy Francis Bedford Street Portland

Mrs Julia Safford Dies After Five Weeks at Memorial Hospital

Mrs Julia Margaret Safford wife of Harold L Safford Sr of 52 Spring Street died at Memorial Hospital after a five week stay. Born in Bowdoin Center she was 67. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Arthur Jordan and Mrs Ramon Soule one son Harold L Safford Jr sister Mrs Harvey Thompson and two brothers Daniel and Walter Stover. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from 52 Spring Street with Rev Frederick Moffatt. burial Oak Grove cemetery.

Julia Margaret Safford Harold L. Safford Spring Street Memorial Hospital Bowdoin Center Urial Alice (Adams) Stover Safford Corliss Street Arthur Jordan Moultonville N. H Ramon Soule Wiscasset Harold L. Safford, Jr Pine Street This City Harvey Thompson Augusta Daniel Stover Lisbon Falls Walter Stover Frederick P. Moffatt Oak Grove Cemetery

Mary Reed Prescott Dies After Fall At Rest Home

Mrs. Mary Reed Prescott died Friday at Gardiner General Hospital after a fall at a rest home where she had resided. Born July 5, 1855 in Woolwich, she was widow of Capt. Charles D. Prescott. Survived by son Worrall D. Prescott and two daughters Della Eisenberg and Corinna Ladner, plus three brothers, three sisters and six grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 3 at Nequasset Congregational Church Woolwich.

Mary Reed Prescott Gardiner General Hospital Prescott Charles D. Prescott Woolwich Worrall Martha Rogers Reed Worrall D. Prescott Larchmont N. Y Della Eisenberg Newark N. J Corinna P. Ladner South Gardiner Alfred Reed Oakland Calif Josiah W. Reed Wallace S. Reed Bath Clarissa R. Carter Washington, D. C Ellen R. Buck Pullman Wash Annie R. Libby Yarmouth Nequasset Congregational Church

Miss Annie Card 78 Died at Home on Liberty Street

Annie F Card age 78 died at her home 21 Liberty street in Bowdoinham early Sunday. She was born in Bowdoinham to Otis J Card and Priscilla Orr Card. Survived by brother John L Card of Wellesley Mass sister Mrs Eleanor E Erwing of Hatboro Pa two nephews Otis N Card Earl Chaney and niece Mrs Edith Perkins and cousin Mrs Stanley Wass. Funeral services were Tuesday at Mayo Funeral residence 819 High street with Rev E B Wright officiating.

Annie F. Card Liberty Street Bowdoinham Otis J Priscilla (Orr) Card Card John L. Card Wellesley Mass Eleanor E. Erwing Hatboro Otis N. Card Earl Chaney Billerica Edith Perkins New Brunswick N. J Stanley Wass Newton Mayo High Street E. B. Wright The Nazarene Church

Michael J. Duff Dies in Portland March 28

Bath friends are notified of the death of Michael J. Duff in Portland on Sunday March 28. Duff a U S Naval Inspector at Bath Iron Works had a requiem high mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception followed by a military funeral. He resided with his mother Mrs Annie Duff 83 Federal street Portland and served overseas in World War I. Duff belonged to Harold Andrews Post American Legion Portland and was formerly connected with the Merchant Marine service.

Igaret Pohek Miss Pohek Pennsylvania Edward Wren Working League Ernest Heal Elmer Palmer Melrose Mass Alfred Rowe Robinhood William Holley Zorach New York City Washington Howard MacMahan Elbridge George Powers Billie Natt Howe Bath Portland Michael J. Duff U. S. Naval Bath Iron Works Church of the Immaculate Conception Duff Annie Duff Federal Street Harold Andrews Post American Legion Merchant Marine Service

Funeral for Miss Annie F Card Held at Mayo Residence

Funeral services for Miss Annie F Card were conducted Tuesday afternoon at two o clock at the Arthur F Mayo funeral residence Reverend E B Wright of Advent church officiated Bearers included Otis N E Card Everett Libby Robert Heggs and Everett Wright Burial took place in the family lot at Oak Grove

Annie F. Card Arthur F. Mayo Rev E. B. Wright Advent Church Otis N. E. Card Everett Libby Robert Heggs Everett Wright Oak Grove

Funeral service for Mrs Edith E Smith at home

Funeral of Mrs Edith E Smith held Friday afternoon at 2 at her home 1299 Washington Street. Rev Charles L Kinney officiated with bearers Weston Bonney Clifton Tedford Eugene Footer and John Larra bee. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery family lot.

Edith E., Smith Washington Street Charles L. Kinney Weston Bonney Clifton Tedford Eugene Footer John Larrabee Oak Grove Cemetery

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